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title: "Provision of Written Translation Service"
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buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Written Translation Service

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ada9ca08-e1ae-4803-80a0-9307a5e163ef

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, based in Swansea, Wales, recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Written Translation Service". This service, classified under CPV code 79530000, focuses on translation support for driving license applications. The tender period ended on 21 April 2021, while the contract commenced on 22 April 2021 and is set to conclude on 21 April 2022. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £31,275.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing translation services, especially those registered as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With an emphasis on bilingual services to support Welsh language policy, companies specialising in document translation to and from foreign languages, as well as Welsh, can find a suitable niche in this procurement. The contract's collaboration with D A Languages Limited also indicates a potential for additional businesses to engage through similar frameworks in the future.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority has utilised a written translation service to support its business operations and is set to continue in the coming years. In support of driving license applications, a small number of customers will send letters and documents in a foreign language which, require translating into English. There are also a number of occasions where the contracting authority will require a letter translated from English into a foreign language. The Contracting Authority may also receive correspondence from foreign licensing authorities confirming an applicant's entitlement to drive and any issues there maybe with the applicants driving license. Additionally, the Contracting Authority will also have occasions where documentation will need to be translated into Welsh in order to support Welsh Language Policy in producing bilingual material. Apply via CCS Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71da02d4-05e0-4134-989a-94f40fe1ebf3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2021 - 21 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,275 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | D A LANGUAGES; DA LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71da02d4-05e0-4134-989a-94f40fe1ebf3
- 20 May 2020 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b727cf7d-6068-4ce1-bb1f-6f57ad619403

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71da02d4-05e0-4134-989a-94f40fe1ebf3
  14th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b727cf7d-6068-4ce1-bb1f-6f57ad619403
  20th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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